Introducing: Asleep At The Helm

Manchester band Asleep At The Helm is all about contrasts. The quartet aims to push boundaries with its brutally powerful yet melodic new age metalcore sound that they describe as “aggressive, chaotic and energetic.”

New Band of the Week: LAKE ACACIA

Banbury duo LAKE ACACIA are out challenging conceptions with a sound built on powerful basslines, synths, drums and harmonic vocals, which they describe as “huge, melodic and ambitious.” And not a guitar in sight.

Introducing: The Fires Below

London band The Fires Below have concocted a delicious sound that fuses metal fury and punk rock energy with stoner groove and technical djent, and they describe as “fierce, energetic and groove.”

New Band of the Week: Tiberius

Edinburgh band Tiberius have crafted an engaging fusion of anthemic rock, progressive metal and hooky metalcore in a sound they describe as “thought-provoking chaos.”

Introducing: Re:O

Japanese/British quartet Re:O have honed a fascinating and diverse sound that fuses a wide range of sounds, from dark pop and J-Pop to rock and metal, and they describe as “dark, energetic and intricate.”

Introducing: Final Thirteen

Northern Irish power trio Final Thirteen blend elements of metal, rock and indie into their engaging sound. The three-piece are rallying strong support with their powerful vocals and raucous instrumentals, which combine in a sound they describe as “M’indie rock.”

New Band of the Week: Call Of Sirens

Porstmouth quartet Call Of Sirens have crafted a catchy and engaging rock sound led by powerful vocals and punky instrumentals, which they describe as “attitude, emotive and different.” 

Album Review: Defences – Shadowlight

Hertfordshire band Defences promised us “the launching point for a brand new sound” that would be “heavier, more experimental and soulful, more personal and intimate” when we interviewed them about their single In Eclipse back in April 2019. Fast-forward five years, and we’re seeing them settle into and flourish in that thrilling new sound.

Music Industry: Not Saints – The Record Label Dedicated To Addiction Recovery

Music is widely acknowledged to reduce stress and anxiety for people suffering with drug or alcohol addiction. However, conventional music scenes can present challenges and triggers for people in drug and alcohol recovery.